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The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-28
An EXPLANATION.

A gentleman rr.dding in Sulon takoe CX-
ceptionS to an article in the Fairfield
,Jourpaf of last week in regard to "a
brave soldier dying of Il brokon heart,
from disappointed ambition" We use IA
portion of the communication
II assume in the beginning that all in
this vicinity who have read the article are
satisfied to whom it refers, the language
is to plain to be mistaken.
The writer seeks to convey the idea
that, up to the final decision in regard to
the petty Office referred to in his article,
that this man was strong, healthy and
robust and that the loss of this Office was
the sole cause of his death. He says, too,
that no physician could ilnd any bodily
difficulty with the man, and that the man
himself had lost all courage or desire to
live.
The disease that caused the mans
death made ITSELF felt number of
months before the decision in regard to
the Office referred to. He called medical
advice and was told plainly what the
trouble was, but he could not believe it,
for he well knew that if that was his case
he was doomed. He fought against the
idea for a long time, and finally sought
other medical advice. But they could not
help him. they could not locate hi- dis
ease and so the man died, just about the
time, and in precs ly the way that his his
first physician said that he would SO
much for "dying of a broken heart
The writer says "he deserted all his old
time friends and his former haunts knew
him no more; he slowly but surely eX-
cluded himself from the world" lie did
not change his habits any farther than a
sick mans habits will naturally undergo a
change; he held up and was cheerful to
the last
As for excluding himself from the
world he only did that when he was com
pelled to take his bed, and even then he
was anxious for his ncighbors and friends
to call and see him. He was not only anX-
ious to get well, but up to within two
weeks of his death believed that he
should do SO.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-28
Cnnoiln1enteTY.

\ pheasant episode occurred ut Hotel
ucselton Thursday evening, at tea
time i'm he dinuing room. The room
was we'll dllcd with Patrons, who had
been guests there during the session ana
who took that time To express their appre'
eation of the ho>pitahle manners they had
been entertained hy Landlord Heselton
and his assistants MIR. Joseph White OF
Bath. called for cessation of ho~tilities
on the tables by the late comcrs and called
upon Hon. l.. \ Gilbert Sec'y of Board of
Agricultural for remarks, who in high
terms complimcnted Mr. Ileselton, for
the thoughtful attention given his guests
the sumptuous fare and the prompt
service of all attcndents He stated that
of his own personal knowledge he could
say that at no place in Maine had the
state Grange been so we'll cared for AS
at Skowhcgan.
DR.. G. W. Twitchell of the Maine
Farmer followed in complimentary and
felictious story that brought the best ap-
plause of the evening.
Nlr. b. A. Burr of the Wing and Cou-
rier, Bangor, alluded to passing through
Skowhegau when young man and spoke
of the wonderful development of the
town since that time.
Edward Wiggin, Esq, of Presque Isle,
was called upon and responded in his
usual happy manner, which closed the
ox.r.;... ond tho natrouS broke ranks
for the paror where they formed COM
pany aud visited the delegation at Hotel
Coburn where were equally happy grang-
ers enjoying themselves in the parlors,
rooms aud corridors Of that pleasant
hostelry.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-28
At Washington.

In the Senate resolution looking to
the reduction of the letter postage to one
cent has been referred to the post office
committee.
A bill to amend the law concerning the
commission of fish and fisheries was call
ed up and passed. 1t provides for ap-
pointment by the President, with the
consent of the Senate, of commits
sioner possessed OF a practical acquaint-
ance with fishing and fisheries, at salary
of s. 900 he not to have any other Office.
Mr.. Milliken secured the insertion of a
provision in the last River and Ilarbor
bills, making an appropriation for sur
vey Of the Kennebec river from Augusta
to Bath, inclusive, but as the bill re-
ceived the pocket veto of the President,
this provision was defeated with the
other provisions of the bill. 1t is now
probable that new provision will have
te be made for survey of the river and
an official estimate made of the cost of
the contemplated Improvement before an
appropriation can be secured, This will
be urged with all possible dispatch by
Messrs Miliken and Dingley, and there
is no doubt as to the ultimate success of
their efforts in this direction.
Mr. Dingley is the only one of the
Maine delegation who has gone home
during the holiday recess. Senator and
Mrs. Frye, together with Representatives
Reed and Boutelle and families, are
domiciled at the Hamilton House for the
winter. Senator Hale, during the alb
seuce in Europe of Mrs. Hale and their
three sturdy youngsters, is living in
bachelor quarters. Representative Mil
| liken has taken apartments on Fourteenth
street, adjoining the Hamilton, where he
will be Joined by Mrs. Mlliken and his
daughted, Miss Maud Milliken, after the
holidays.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-28

The draperies have all been removed
from the representatives hall at Augusta,
and the Governors private room, except
those about the Governors chair, which
will probably be allowed to remain for
thirty days. Governor Marble and Mr..
Stevens, Gov. Bodwells private secretary,
are at work iu the executive chamber,
putting to rights the mass of papers
which have accumulated during the past
few weeks. Governor Marble Will retain
Mr.. Stevens in his present position.
Down in the basement of the building,
men are engaged in boxing up the drap-
cries with which the State House was
decorated, upwards of 400 yards of these
draperies being used. The draperies in
the rotunda will remain In place for
thirty days, with the exception of those
about the pillars which have been re-
moved
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-28
WE HAVE

Easy Chairs, all prices; Lounges,
all prices; Clocks, all prices;
Rattan and Reed Chairs,
all prices; Ladies' Writ
ing Desks, all
prices;
Mirrors, Rugs and Mats; Window
Shades, Table Oil-Cloth, Stair
Oil,Cloth, Music Stands,
Corner Stands; Umbrella
Stands, Polished
Top Tables, Marble Top Tables.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-28
FACTS you CAN BET ON.

That the eldest ard l:,sesf tobacco factory in tho
spo,la is ia Jersey -ity, y. J.
That this factory makes the popular and world
famed Climax Plug, the acknowledged stand
ard for hrs,class chewing tobacco
That this factory was established long ago as
I76o.
That last year 1880 it made and sold the enormous
quantity of 27,9s2,2so lbs. or fourteen thou
sand tons Of tobacco.
That this more than one-seventh of all the to-
baceo made in the United States notwth-
standing that there were go factories atwork-
That in the last al years this factory has helped
support the United States Government to the
extent Of over Forty-four million seven hun
dred thousand dollars (s44,7oo ooo.oo) paid
into the U. S. Treasury in Internal Revenue
Taxes.
That the payroll Of this factory is about $780,
ooo.oo per year or Sao,ooo.oo per week.
That this factory employs about $500 operatives
That this factory makes such wonderfully good
chew in Climax Plug that many other factories
have tried to initiate it in vain, and in despair
now try to attract custom by offering larger
pieces of inferior goods for the same price.
That th, factory nevertheless continues to increase
its business every year.
That this factory belongs to and is operated by
Yours, very truly,
p. LORILLARD q CO
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-28

to IS; and there are senoras three-two of
them are still in the twenties, dark, flash
ing eyed, full Tipped and already inclining
to the bane of the sex in their country
too much weight. The last is older and
farer than all the others, and the COM
plexion and features together show Il pro-
portion of Castilian blood in this case far
above the average.-Mexico Cor. Globe
Dnrnncrnt
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-28
One Hundred Do|urs in Gold.

according directions and continued until January 3D. me % mrst Week @
fth sixth l5 seventh o and the eighth o 100 Dozen
for the eight weeks. Yours truly, H. NJ WISchENBAoh.
this eighth day of April
" GEO g.. BENNER, j. r.
At price Of fresh Boston, the above sixty mems
laid S67 worth of during the eight weeks trial
make hens sold by ntary all dgglsts
general for 80 we VIII SEND
address packs of the Powder five pac or e
or will pound of Powder postage
express prepaid Six for $500 to any
express office In the United States l. s. JOHNSON q Co
-f % Custom House ST., Boston, Mass
We wiR send full particulars by mail to any dddressre
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-28

years offered premiums payable in gold
the lest results from the of Sherdan Powder to make hens
These popular people who
Keep hens that offer still larger premiums this year we VIII
nav dollars in gold four premiums for
the best from eight weeks trial Of shedans Powder
10 follows: OoHdrs
result TcentyFue Dollars for the second Fifteen
Dollars for third and Ten Dollars for fourth best result
person who premium but
the following letter from party who did not ke premium last
Powder from increase Of eggs Alone they do get
Shdans Powder
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-28

The Senate has confirmed the nomina-
ton of H. NJ. Sewall, of Bath, to be
consul general at Apia, and Nathan
Cleaves to be surveyor of customs at
Portland.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-28

Grand Special
Announcement !
OF The
Atkinson
House
Furnishing
Company.
OF Portland, Bangor, Rockland,
Biddeford and Auburn to the
people of Maine. Winter
prices shall be the
order of the day,
AND IF YOU WANT
A Carpet Chamber Set, Parlor Suite,
sideboari, an Extension Table, Din
ner Set, Range Parlcr Stoves, Easy
Chair, Lounge, Hanging Lamp,
Folding Bed, Feather Bed,
Drapery Curtain,
or any other kind of House Furnish
ings, there is no place in America
where you can get any better goods
or lower prices.
Our Carpets have been selected
with great care, after personal ex-
animation, and we know when we
guarantee these goods that they are
all right, and are, besides, the very
latest patterns in the market. We
buy them as low as the party who
sells to other dealers. In other |
words we are in just as good po-
sition to wholesale Carpets as any |
jobber in the country. Knowing
these facts is there any reason why
we should not be able to sell you a
first class quality of carpeting
little lower than smaller dealers
But that is not all f; by handling
such enormous quantities of Car
pets, we have always the newest
and latest patterns to select from
in all the different grades.
Our prices on these goods will
run as follows:
Cotton and Wool Carpets
from 38 to SOC
All Wool Carpets from AZ to 90c
Tapestry Carpets from so to 81
Body Brussels Carpets
from .95 to $3.50 |
Oil Cloth Carpets, all
prices.
Please remember these are Win
ter prices for the present and can
not be duplicated, considering the
quality, in New England.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-28

Please remember these are Win
ter prices for the present and can
not be duplicated, considering the
quality, in New England.
The Somerset reporter., 1887-12-28

Cotton and Wool Carpets
from 38 to SOC
All Wool Carpets from AZ to 90c
Tapestry Carpets from so to 81
Body Brussels Carpets
from .95 to $3.50
Oil Cloth Carpets, all
prices.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22

Editor Record
Mrs. Chas MaXtcdis quite sick.

Editor Recold:-
Mrs. Chos Maxtcd is quite sick.
Born, on the 9TH to the wife Of Lew
is Muhn. 4 daughter
Mrs. Calvin Fisher has very lad
eye, it is said 70 be a cancer.
Mrs Sarah Amsbury visited her par
ents near Carson CRY, last week.
Wesley Marlborough and wife visited
friends III Emerson Township, Tues
day.
Mrs. Houdcn has returned from
Jackson Co. She intends to make her
future home here
Wallace Amsbury expects to go 70
house keeping this week. Dewitt
Vought is painting the house.
The heat last week Was almost un-
enduable and rain is much needed.
berries are drying mp on the bushes
and yegctations of all kinds are suffer
ing for want of moisture. The wealth
er has been favorable for wheat cut
ting, and it will be nearly all in by
the last of the week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22
Canes at Porters.

| tahes at GofterS.
The good people of Shepherd will
dedicate the NJ. T.. church at that place
Sunday, July 9th.
Ladies and gents fine gold headed
silk umbrellas and psrasols at Porters
from to dollars
The ice cream social ut J. J.. Miller,
Wednesday evening, was n pleasant
success, financially and socially.
The new Masonic hail viii be for.
mally Dedicated next Friday evening.
Full programs will be issued later.
The laying Of the corner stone Of the
NJ. L. Church, at Duslyille, takes place
Saturday July %, commencing at .
o clock, p. M, W shington Gardner
officiating.
An abortiye attempt at brglarizing
the residence Of JAS. 4. Stuttz was
made last Sunday evening. Being
discovered the would be burglar Left
without his booty.
W. II. Taft, of Riyerdale. made this
Office a call while i'm town Monday.
"Wally" is a wde-a-wake young bus
mess man, and is making the heading
business hum at that place.
Sheridan is sure to have a boom.
Steps are being taken % build "a large
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22
Whole No. 433.

ter Of Andrew and Philip O'Doyle, is
here visiting friends.
Over 5000 pounds of wool was bought
at this place, this season. A good
wheat market will be maintained, and
a stock yard Will soon be in readiness
for shipping stock.
J. a. LeBeau, merchant q. this place
has been over to Banister, and induced
most estimable lady, of the latter
place, to take his name, and share his
home, and fortune. Friends here con-
gratulato him upon his choice, and wish
them much happiness and prosperity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22
Pianos and Organs to rent.
JOIN +. GRAHAM

Pianos and Organs to rent.
JOIN +. GRAHAM.
Buy stickey Ay paper at
T. a. MILLERs.
McGraw's solid calf shoes, for $500,
best shoe in town. at Kinch's.
McGraw's celebrated fine calf shoes,
best in the market, at Kinch's.
Ladies fine kid button shoes, Nc
Graw's make, from > to 40, way
down. at kinchs.
Ladies Fancy Slippers, and a genr-
al assortment of Childrens' and Misses
Shoes, from the finest Kid TO a solid
school shoe, at Kinch's-the cheapest
place in town.
If you want q good Sewing Machine,
buy the New Improved Singer with
oscillatiug shuttle. Sold by
j. L. TOPPING.
have under my control some choice
farms and farming lands, also some
valuable lots, in the most desirable To-
cation in Alma that | shall offer for
sale during the next months
at prices that defy competition.
BERT WOODWARD,
430-3 M Alma, Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22
a ! LItINUIUN,
Village Clerk.

Resolved by the Common Council Of
Village Of Alma. Gratlot Co. Mich,
that special election be held in
the said village on the Sth day Of Aug
ust, 1857. at the Fireman 5 hall in said
y lllage Tor the purpose Of voting on
the question of bonding the said vii
lage IN the sum Of $4,000 for public
improvements in accordance with an
act OF the session Of the legislature Of
$50, entitled IAN act to authorize and
empower the Village of Alma. in the
county Of Gratiot, to borrow money and
Issue the bonds of the said Village
therefor. That at such election the
vote shall be by ballot, which shall
Eayc written or printed thereon the
words, for the loan, or against the
loan. and that the Clerk Of said Vii
lagc be and he is hereby authorized
to give such notice Of said election as is
required by law
! hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true copy of a resolution adopted
July 20, by the Common Council of
the Village OF Alma, at regular meet
Ing thereof and correct transcript
from the records of said Village, and of
the whole thereof.
y. YERINGTON,
Village Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22

The qualified electors Of the Village
OF Alma are hereby notified that a
special election viii be held at the
Fireman hall in said village on Mon
day. the sIh day OF August 1887, for
Tie purpose Of voting on the question
of bonding the said village in the sum
OF @l0.Uv0 10 bc used for public i'm
proycment in said village. 1t said
election tho vote viii be by ballot,
which shal! have written or printed
thereon the words, for the loan" or
against the loan. The polls Of said
election VIII he opened at : o'clock in
the forenoon, and finally closed at 5
O'Clock in the afternoon Of said day.
BY order OF the Common Council.
\. \ GERINGToN,
Village Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22
Forest Hill
Editor Rccord.-

Editor Record
Trade at this place is increasing.
Ansel Farr intends to build house
and remove TO Alma.
John W Doane has completed his
harvest of fifty acres.
Cage Wood has recently bought a
self binder that does very excellent
work.
The harvest has been very carly. is
well gathered in, and will yield very
well.
Mrs Frisbie's mother, from Ohio,
came here on Thursday to visit heI
daughter.
Kate q Boyle, Of Mt. Pleasant, Sis
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22

\ good lIarlman piano, second
hand, Will sell same for cash, rs we
wish to turn the money into the band
uniform fund. Piano can be seen at
~tuttZ Furniture Co. VIII he sold on
or before July 22nd.
Alma Dramatic Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22
Registration Notice,

Notice is hereby given that the board
Of registration Of the Village Of Alma,
Will he in session at Fireman's hall in
said Village on saturday the 9th day Of
August, 1887. from 8 O'Clock in the fore
noon. until O clock in the afternoon.
lor the purpose Of completing the reg
!stratiOn Of the electors of the said
Village.
i YERISGTON.
Village Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22


The following persons have arrived
at the Sanitariun:
81. NJ. Mattin, Three Riaers; Miss
Wiley, Button. Ind; y. Oliver Sulli-
van, Bowling Green, Ohio; Mr. and
Mrs +. J. Royce. LakeYieT, " Deycn
aeX, Mt. Pleasant, Tory Eycretts,
Council.Bluffs. Iowa; Leonard Eyerctts.
Council Bluffs; Ms. Horace EyeTctts.
Mrs. VI. j. Koon. Minneapolis. Wis:
?. c Birney Eaton Rapids; Mrs. Hat
tie Witherel, South bend, Ind: Judge
James Pillars. Tinin. Ohio: Mrs. Thos.
Mills, Bradford Pa; Mrs. T. J. Fitch,
Angola, Ind; Miss Edna Filch. Ango-
la, Ind; ID. Talb, Button. ind. I. H..
Bardwell, Mecosta; L. ii. Bow, T. sag.
inaw: IL. G. Harman South Bend. Ind.
Mrs. II. Smith. and Era smith. Grand
Rapids; Miss kesic Esterbrook and
Miss Sadie Sears, L. Saginaw; Mrs. j..
W Mason, Milan: Mrs. a. 4. Batchel-
or, E. Saginaw; Mrs. J., \. Sullivan.
Bowling Green. OHIO: J. $. IIolieubeck,
Chicago, L. 5. Wells and wife. T. sag
inaw; A. l.. Kochcr, Marshal; Mrs. l..
G. Turyer, Saginaw; Miss Lou Eoou,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22

The rooms over kelso Bros. store,
also the rooms over II. i. Waldby q
Co.'S. bank. Terms reasonable. In
quire of u. b. Waldby.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22

TIE large lot onGrant and Centre St.
also house and lot on Grant ST.. Case
addition. Inquire Of II. b. Waldby.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22
W A. EkHlKE.

A TTORNEY at Law. Does general law
II business Trial of causes "a specially.
insurance and Collection.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22
Alma Market.
Corrected Thursday, July l., 1857,
DIR BUSTEESS MEN.

Itcms under this head. five cents per line and
fractional lire Tor each and every Insertion,
and VIII run until ordered out
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22
THE AL MA RECORD,
c. F. BROWN, Prop.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY,

TESMS-Sl 25 per year In advance; lbc
for six months: soc for three months. Rates
of advertising made known on application
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MRS. j. +. TOPPING,
sINON FINK,

TNSTRU MENTAL Music Parties desiring
i lessons, Will do well to call at my residence
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22
j, L. CLARK

A T-rnRNEY and Counselor at Law Aillegal
A buslncfs by letter or othersisc' VIII pc
promptly attended TO, Ouicc in opera House
block, up stairs
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22
JoHN D. SpINNEY.

TTORNEY AT LAW, Solicitor III Ch&hc
a cry, and Real Estate Agent,
ALMA, GRATIor Co., MICH.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22

Tor Sale.
y Second hand PIANO only s75.
j. Il. GRAHAM,
The Music Dealer, Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22
BA N * - II =,
,vne G rupCx g. CO.,
H 3. WALDBY g. CO.,

successors to Gratiot County Savings Bank
Transact n general banking business.
Draw drafts available anywhere III Europe .oS oi
America. Deposits OF SlOO to si0'Ouo recenNGIu,
and intercst allowed on same under the rulcs
a., "p ,ha Hanls Money To loan on good real cs-
tate security. Collections given prompt a'teh
tiOn. NJ - snlfvan
ii. B. Wadby, Dan l. H. 9u'''' an
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ATTORNEYS.
ER.ANrIS PALMER.

A TTORNEY At LAW, Also Hea' he''''
a Life ana Fire Insurance Agent.
.1Aao. Gratiot Co., Men.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22
c.. DOW ME. M. D.
g. %. YERiNOTOh,
1. N. sRAlNERp. ~. D.,

OFFICE and Reridencc at the 1. ~ Ply
~ house opposit the Episcopal church Ollce
hours: 10 to l2 n, N. and 10 p IN. surgery
specially.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-07-22

DEALER in tae best brands Of Cigars, Tob
- accu pipes Wines and Liquors. Pure Alco
hol Il speciality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-10
UTrN7ING TIE RASCAL DOWN

Mr. Parnells American friends in the Irish
National League have undertaken TO hunt the
rascal down They have submitted TO com
mittee of bank cashiers and business men
The London Times's" fac smile and a series
of letters written by an alleged blackmailer.
who had offered to suppress fictitious articles
prepared for the purpose of discrediting the
League. The committee have no hesitation in
saying that the alleged facsimile and the
backmailer's letters must have been written
by the same hand The fact that the writer
Of these discriminating letters confessed that
he was in great straits for money and that he
had been hired to do the work, has an impor
tant bearing upon "The London Timess
luIid serial entitled "Parnellism and Crime
The opinion of the committee of volunteer
experts in Nebraska is not 10 be accepted as
establishing the guilt of the alleged black
mailer Analogics based upon similarity Of
handwriting are very easily drawn, and the
conflicts of testimony taken in celebrated law
cases TO impeach or to authenticate signatures
and correspondence have discredted the opin-
ions of experts on both sides Of the Atlantic.
The Letters in the possession of the National
League create. however, a strong presumption
that blaclxmailcrs have been trading in fc-
titious narratives and trumped-up accusations
against the Irish leaders. "The London
Timess position is most unenTable. Even
if the alleged blackmailer stoutly denies his
guilt. it cannot take his word without ques-
tioning, for it has itself laid down the law for
it's own guidance: Gan unprecedented public
will certainly not lie satisfied with Mr.. Par
ncll's bare word 1t is clear that if Mr..
Parnell was the author of the letter we have
REPRODUCED, he cannot be considered incapable
of regulating it," There may be dozen men
accused of forging the alleged fac-simile letter.
and the journal whose credulity has Been
practised upon cannot take the word OF one
of them in contradiction of the charge.